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Established 2004

Ruddlesden geotechnical

Ruddlesden geotechnical provides ground investigation, geotechnical consultancy and contamination assessment services.

Based in Exeter, but covering the whole of the UK, albeit primarily concentrated in the South West, Ruddlesden geotechnical was formed in 2004.

Ruddlesden geotechnical works on behalf of a wide client base, including local, regional and national housing developers, housing associations, commercial developers, building contractors, structural and civil engineers, architects, building consultants, quantity surveyors, local authorities and private individuals.

Development projects range from single dwellings and extensions to large housing estates, multi-storey flats, offices, industrial units, roads, slopes, schools, hospitals and basements.

The services and projects listed on this web-site provide an indication of those undertaken by Ruddlesden geotechnical, but others are carried out. If your requirement is not readily identifiable on this web-site, please contact us as we may still be able to help you.

  • AGS
  • Constructionline
  • CSCS
  • SMAS
  • ECFC trust

Latest news

Recent projects

  • Latest news

    13 Jul 2026

    Geoff’s birthday treats!

    We recently celebrated a special birthday of Geoff Davis, in a place that is close to his heart: the East Devon coast.He treated us to his knowledge of the geology and landslide systems in the area, and we treated him to an ice cream on the beach!

    Geoff’s birthday treats!
    Geoff’s birthday treats!

  • Recent projects

    Assessment of Groundwater Pressures Critical for Retaining Wall Design

    Long-term groundwater level and pressure monitoring of standpipe piezometers installed in rotary boreholes was undertaken to provide information for the design of a new retaining wall for a school in Dorset. Groundwater pressures were considered to be a key reason for the failure of the existing wall, which appeared to have inadequate drainage and so it was critical that groundwater levels and pressures, and their seasonal fluctuation, were understood for the design of the replacement wall.

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  • Recent projects

    Rope Access Work for Cliff Stability Survey, Dorset

    Ruddlesden geotechnical were commissioned to undertake a cliff stability survey for a property situated on the Isle of Portland. In order for kinematic analyses to be undertaken, to inform the need for remedial (stabilisation) measures, rock mass data was required. Due to the inaccessibility of the limestone escarpment, rope access was required to obtain the necessary data. Ruddlesden geotechnical obtained the data under the supervision of IRATA-qualified personnel, who managed all of the health and safety aspects of the project.

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